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Avocado vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between avocadoes and egg whites

  • Avocadoes have more fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, folate, copper, vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin C, while egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Egg whites' daily need coverage for selenium is 36% higher.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of avocadoes is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.5%
Contains more IronIron +587.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +726.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1190.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Avocado
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +631.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5040%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1925%
Contains more CholineCholine +1190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +8523.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1068.5%
Contains more OtherOther +150.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +445%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +71.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +42.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +16.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.34g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado Egg white
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Egg white DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 20µg 36%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 0g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.19mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.439mg 24%
Fats 14.66g 0.17g 22%
Folate 81µg 4µg 19%
Copper 0.19mg 0.023mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.005mg 19%
Protein 2g 10.9g 18%
Vitamin K 21µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0g 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.126g 0g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.105mg 10%
Potassium 485mg 163mg 9%
Sodium 7mg 166mg 7%
Iron 0.55mg 0.08mg 6%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.03mg 6%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.011mg 6%
Calories 160kcal 52kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.004mg 5%
Phosphorus 52mg 15mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 11mg 4%
Carbs 8.53g 0.73g 3%
Choline 14.2mg 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 7mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 0.66g 0.71g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.686mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Egg white
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Avocado
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.